(Teacher) When overwhelmed — STOP. (Teacher) S — Stop. (Inner) I pause. (Teacher) T — Take a step back. (Inner) I make space. (Teacher) O — Observe. (Inner) I notice without judging. (Teacher) P — Proceed mindfully. (Inner) I move with care. (Chorus – both) Stop… step back… observe… proceed. Freeze the frame — choose the next scene. (Bridge – Teacher) Even three seconds can change the story. (Inner) I give myself those seconds. (Chorus – repeat) Freeze the frame — choose the next scene.


